Plan on about 9 h 35 min of driving for the 469-mile (755 km) trip from Palhoça to Campo Mourão, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 469 mi (755 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → BR-277 → PRC-466 → PR-460 → PRC-487 → BR-487 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Palhoça–Campo Mourão drive in a few lines
BR-277 (160 mi) and BR-101 (132 mi) carry about 62% of the 469 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Palhoça and Campo Mourão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 1–133 | 132 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-376 | 133–176 | 43 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 176–184 | 8 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 184–344 | 160 | Paraná |
| PRC-466 | 344–397 | 53 | Paraná |
| PR-460 | 397–417 | 20 | Paraná |
| PRC-487 | 417–430 | 13 | Paraná |
| BR-487 | 430–469 | 39 | Paraná |
- Mile 134 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
What to see on the way from Palhoça to Campo Mourão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 201), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 221), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 277), Parque Estadual Lago Azul (mile 462)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Pinho (mile 47), Praia das Taquaras (mile 48), Parque Estadual Lago Azul (mile 462)
- Museums and history: Museu Etno-Arqueológico de Itajaí (mile 57), Museu Arqueológico de Sambaqui de Joinville (mile 108), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 201), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 221), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 277), Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 344)
Praia do Pinho
Officially founded in 1984, Praia do Pinho in Balneário Camboriú is Brazil's first official naturist beach. The roughly 500-meter cove lies off the Interpraias road between Laranjeiras and Estaleirinho, with marked nude and clothing-optional areas.
Praia das Taquaras
Reached by the Interpraias road, Praia das Taquaras (Praia de Taquaras) in Balneário Camboriú has about 1.1 km of coarse sand and calm but deep water, popular for surf casting, plus a small fishing community.
Museu Etno-Arqueológico de Itajaí
Opened in 2010, the Museu Etno-Arqueológico de Itajaí covers prehistoric shell-mound (sambaqui) archaeology and the rural life of the lower Itajaí-Mirim valley on Santa Catarina's northern coast.
Museu Arqueológico de Sambaqui de Joinville
In Joinville, Santa Catarina, this archaeological museum explores the way of life and culture of the fisher-hunter-gatherer groups who were among the first peoples to spread across South America and settle what is now Brazil.
Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha
In Campo Largo, Paraná, the Parque Histórico do Mate is a themed park that tells the story of the yerba mate cycle and ranks among the town's visitor attractions.
Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios
Also called Ponte de Dom Pedro, this bridge over the Rio dos Papagaios, which gives it its name, is protected as historic and artistic heritage of the state of Paraná.
Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal
Also called Palácio do Pinho, this early 20th-century mansion stands in the middle of the Irati National Forest in Paraná.
Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava
In the center of Guarapuava, Paraná, the historic Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava now houses the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava.
Parque Estadual Lago Azul
Covering about 1,749 hectares in Campo Mourão, Paraná, Parque Estadual Lago Azul is a protected area built around a lake holding 70 million cubic meters of water.
More drives to Campo Mourão
- Londrina to Campo Mourão
- Araçatuba to Campo Mourão
- São José do Rio Preto to Campo Mourão
- Jaú to Campo Mourão
- Ribeirão Preto to Campo Mourão
- Campinas to Campo Mourão
From Palhoça to other places in Brazil
- Palhoça to Bento Gonçalves
- Palhoça to Guarapuava
- Palhoça to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Palhoça to Itanhaém
- Palhoça to Apucarana
- Palhoça to Cubatão
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Palhoça to Campo Mourão?
About 9 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 469 miles.
What is the driving distance from Palhoça to Campo Mourão?
About 469 miles (755 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Palhoça to Campo Mourão?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Palhoça to Campo Mourão?
In order: BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, BR-277, PRC-466, PR-460, PRC-487 and BR-487. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Palhoça and Campo Mourão?
Closest to the road: Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (museum, mile 201, 0.1 mi from the route); Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (historic bridge, mile 221, 0.1 mi from the route); Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (historic estate, mile 277, 0.6 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.